Clinical Social Worker II; part-time

Position: Clinical Social Worker II (part-time)
Introduction

This recruitment is being conducted to fill one part-time vacancy in the Case Management department of San Joaquin General Hospital and to establish a referral pool to fill future vacancies.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline.

Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.

NOTE:

All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail.

TYPICAL DUTIES

* Interviews patients and relatives to collect and compile extensive social case histories for use by medical staff in diagnosis and determination of treatment and for use by social service personnel.

* Participates in diagnostic and technical staff conferences with other disciplines for treatment planning; interprets recommendations to patients and families.

* Implements intensive social work treatment with individuals, families and/or groups; may participate in collaborative treatment with professional members of other disciplines or other agencies.

* Makes pre-release evaluations; evaluates suitability of environment to which the patient will be released; assists patients in adjustment to new situations.

* Acts as liaison among the patient, hospital, family, and community agencies; interprets patient's needs and problems; assists patients in adjustment to new situations.

* Participates in training programs, including the teaching of social diagnosis and treatment methods, conducted for public and private community and social agencies.

* May provide consultation to other disciplines regarding case histories, patient's progress, plans for patient rehabilitation and related casework activities.

* Maintains records; prepares reports; writes correspondence.

* Participates in in-service training programs; may attend seminars or participate in coursework in order to develop and/or maintain professional skills.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Master's Degree from an accredited school of social work.

Experience:

One year of post MSW social casework experience.

License:
Possession of a valid California license as a Clinical Social Worker. Possession of a valid California driver's license.

KNOWLEDGE

Principles, practices and techniques of social casework; social and psychological aspects of physical and mental illnesses and current modern methods of treatment; social work placement methods and practices; values and standards of other health care professionals.

ABILITY

Establish and maintain effective therapeutic relationships with patients, families, physicians, social agencies, and others; prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive social casework records; analyze data and make appropriate conclusions; recognize and differentiate psychological and social problems within the individual; select interventions appropriate to patient'' problem; summarize and describe patient's problems to other health professionals.

Equal Opportunity Employer

San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to Equal Employment Opportunity Division (sjgov.org).

Accommodations for those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):

San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

BENEFITS

Part-Time

Employee Benefits:

Part-time employees who meet the appropriate eligibility criteria may receive health insurance benefits and step increases.

Selection Procedures

Applicants for part-time and temporary recruitments who meet the minimum qualifications are either referred to the hiring department for further selection or they may be required to take a written examination. If a written examination is given, the top candidates may be referred to the hiring department for further selection.

Testing Accommodation:
Candidates who require testing accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) must call Human Resources Division at  prior to the examination date.

Physical Exam:
Some classifications require physical examinations. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the physical examination. The County pays for physical examinations administered in its medical facilities.

Pre-employment Drug Screening Exam:
Some classifications require a new employee successfully pass a pre-employment drug…